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Weather in November in Western Cape

Thinking about venturing to Western Cape this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Western Cape in November?

Western Cape is a region in South Africa. Western Cape offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In November, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Kommetjie at 19°C to warm in Beaufort West at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Beaufort West and 16°C in Kommetjie.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Strandfontein with an average of 11 mm to moderate rainfall in Victoria Bay with 75 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 310 hours of sunshine in Cape Town. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Western Cape for November, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Western Cape climate page.

Where to go in Western Cape in November

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Western Cape on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Western Cape?

Cape Town

In November Cape Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Cape Town
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<<   October October
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20°C 
13°C 
278 hours 
41 mm 
8 days 
22°C 
15°C 
310 hours 
37 mm 
5 days 
24°C 
16°C 
334 hours 
22 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Cape Town

Knysna

In November Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Knysna
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<<   October October
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20°C 
14°C 
300 hours 
65 mm 
13 days 
21°C 
15°C 
320 hours 
72 mm 
11 days 
23°C 
17°C 
345 hours 
51 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Knysna

Stellenbosch

In November Stellenbosch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Stellenbosch
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<<   October October
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22°C 
11°C 
278 hours 
50 mm 
9 days 
24°C 
13°C 
310 hours 
46 mm 
5 days 
26°C 
15°C 
334 hours 
28 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Stellenbosch

Hermanus

In November Hermanus generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Hermanus
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<<   October October
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20°C 
13°C 
47 mm 
9 days 
21°C 
15°C 
45 mm 
7 days 
23°C 
17°C 
30 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Hermanus

Plettenberg Bay

In November Plettenberg Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Plettenberg Bay
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<<   October October
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20°C 
14°C 
300 hours 
65 mm 
12 days 
21°C 
15°C 
320 hours 
70 mm 
10 days 
23°C 
17°C 
345 hours 
51 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Plettenberg Bay

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Western Cape, in South Africa.

Is November the best time to visit Western Cape?

We consider November to be one of the best times to travel to Western Cape. Typically, the climate in Cape Town is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Cape Town. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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